Colonoscopy has long been the gold standard for colon cancer screening, with the added benefit of removing polyps before they become cancer. Can you screen yourself for colon cancer? In 60 seconds, Harold J. Boutte Jr., MD, explains the options for at-home colon cancer screening kits. | Northwestern Medicine

3.9K views · 141 reactions | Colon polyps are the small, non-cancerous growths that form on the colon's lining, and according to the National Institutes of Health, between 15 to 40 percent of adults may have them. These are a few of the questions you should ask your doctor after your next colonoscopy, says Dr. Antonio Caycedo, who leads the colorectal surgery team at Orlando Health Colon and Rectal Institute. #ColonCancer #ColorectalCancerAwarenessMonth | Orlando Health | Facebook

218 reactions · 27 comments | Colonoscopy done! I ate four pieces of pizza and half a salad! No polyps! Now it’s time for a nap. #colonoscopy #meoky #whoohoo | Bridget529 | Facebook